# Generous Home-Cooking Programs Shareyourmeal Allows Lazy Diners and Enthusiastic Cooks to Connect By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareyourmeal References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/1681962/dont-feel-like-cooking-try-your-neighbors-kitchen) & [shareyourmeal.net](http://www.shareyourmeal.net/) Shareyourmeal is a unique concept that many will appreciate. More often than not, people fall in one of two categories when it comes to cooking: they do it or they don't. For those who have an appetite to eat [home-cooked meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-cooking), but not one to cook, Shareyourmeal gives them the option of enjoying one at their neighbors. All they need to do is pay for the ingredients. Conceived by Amsterdam-based Marieke Hart and her husband, Shareyourmeal understands that those who do enjoy to cook can end up with more leftovers than they know what to do with. Turning such overestimations into [fun social meetings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dineit), Shareyourmeal has now reached New York. As another benefit, Shareyourmeal will introduce people to [whole new culinary experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ive-been-cooking), one many will love to explore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Home-cooking Sharing:** Opportunity for platforms and apps facilitating the sharing of home-cooked meals, connecting lazy diners with enthusiastic cooks. - **Food Experiences:** Growing trend of seeking unique culinary experiences beyond traditional restaurants, creating opportunities for platforms like Shareyourmeal. - **Food Waste Reduction:** Increasing interest in reducing food waste by connecting individuals with excess home-cooked meals to those who are hungry, presenting potential disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gig Economy Platforms:** Platform-based solutions that facilitate the sharing of home-cooked meals can tap into the growing gig economy. - **Hospitality and Dining:** The hospitality and dining industry can explore collaborations with home-cooking sharing platforms to offer unique culinary experiences to customers. - **Food Waste Management:** Opportunities for food waste management companies to partner with home-cooking sharing platforms to address the issue of excess home-cooked meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homemade Meal Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookin.md) - [Foodie Networking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourtable.md) - [Community-Supporting Meal Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftameal.md) - [Recipe Sharing Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icancookfood.md) - [Immersive Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-culinary-experiences.md) - [Cooking Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-well.md) - [Chef-Led Meal Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookunity.md) - [Shared Cooking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-cooking.md) - [Online Culinary Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/online-culinary-marketplace.md)